Deputy Community Development Director

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Village of Buffalo Grove seeks candidates for the forward‑thinking Deputy Community Development Director. Under the direct supervision of the Director of Community Development, this position will help guide the Community Development Department in optimizing its capacity to achieve its mission through its three main service areas: planning and development, building and zoning, and environmental health. This role provides the opportunity to supervise complex development projects;

oversee departmental operations; interpret codes; oversee the Planning and Zoning Commission; assist in long‑term plans; work with other departments and outside agencies; assist with economic development projects; and serve as acting director when required.

• Supervise complex planning and development applications and projects. This includes collaborating with developers to ensure proposals are aligned with the Village’s goals and objectives, analyzing proposals against the Village Code, and formulating recommendations and staff reports.
• Prepare, review and present information to the public and various boards, committees and commissions including the Planning and Zoning Commission and Village Board. Act as the liaison to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
• Oversee the department’s operational needs of permitting, plan review, and inspection services. Review and interpret the code and make recommendations to the Director.
• Manage the permit clerks and the inspectors, providing direction and completing annual performance evaluations.
• Work closely with the Director on departmental and employee management and growth, projects, budget preparation, process improvements, and strategic departmental planning.
• Identify the linkages between long‑term plans and visions and current projects, policies and initiatives. Assist in helping develop and implement long‑term plans such as the Comprehensive Plan, Lake Cook Corridor Plan and the Prairie View Metra Station Area plan.
• Collaborate with other departments and agencies on issues such as land use, community facilities, transportation, housing, sustainability, natural resources, health and other factors.
• Assist with economic development projects, which includes researching, modeling, projections and management.
• Serve as Acting Director in the absence of the Director of Community Development.

• Minimum of five years’ experience. At least two (2) years in a managerial role is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in planning, public administration, business administration, or a related field. A master’s degree in planning, public administration, business administration, or another related field is desirable.
• Strong working knowledge of municipal planning, zoning, development, land use, building codes, economic development, permitting processes and related code enforcement.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with Village officials, employees, and the public. Thorough knowledge of local planning and development concepts, principles, and practices including urban planning, zoning regulations and development strategies. Ability to understand and comprehend legal and regulatory codes and local ordinances.

Most work activities are conducted in an office environment and include significant staff and public contact, sometimes involving individuals exhibiting high levels of stress or emotion. This position requires occasional evening work and occasional operation of an automobile to travel between locations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This employee will regularly visit other Village facilities to work with employees, either formally or informally, and will be required to drive to those facilities.

This employee will also be required to attend meetings, training events, and similar activities with outside vendors.

The salary range for this position is $–$, starting salary commensurate with experience, plus an excellent benefits package and participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund.

Questions should be directed to Nicole Woods, Community Development Director at nwoods.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply on‑line . In addition to completing the on‑line application, candidates must attach a cover letter and resume to their on‑line application. Emailed, faxed, mailed or hand‑delivered applications and/or resumes will not be accepted. The position will remain open until filled, with the initial review of applicants expected to occur during the week of January 19, 2026.

The Village of Buffalo Grove is an Equal Opportunity Employer.